This goat finds an accommodation on the third floor, in the balcony of an apartment for it’s short stay in the city, the animal will be sacrificed on one of the three days of Bakra Eid, starting form the 9th of December this year. 

This is stunning. So the people wont be able to see/know justice once again, it if comes true. Pakpoint has this article by Shahid Qureshi via London Post that ” Munaf Kalia might be killed in custody after a recent financial scandal according to a senior source in the security. Some one informed the family that Mr Kalia could be eliminated in government custody and presented as ‘suicide’. This leak could be linked to further pressurise the Memon business community but can be serious due to the involvement of high profile elite in the flight of capital from Pakistan. ”

The authenticity of this story is itself a question mark but we have a history of similar things happening in past. In any case, no matter what Munaf has/hasn’t done, he and JK should be given a fair chance.  At the end of the day no one knows what really happened. One more reason why we keep on saying, its all about JUSTICE FIRST. . .  Read more

After the tremendous success of the Lahore Bloggers meetup a few weeks back Google Pakistan and CIO Pakistan have joined hands to hold a session in Karachi

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Royal 1 - The Royal Rodale

Though the event is free, but to help monitor the seating there is a compulsory registration for all attendees. I expect this to be a fun learning event and quite a large number of avid bloggers from the city will show up and share their thoughts. Register here http://tinyurl.com/karachi-bloggers-meetup or follow the updates on the facebook event page [Do hurry as the organizers are already planning to close registrations as they have crossed the 100 mark]

  The need for security measures has found a new use for this cola bottle here in Karachi, where the top edge of the walls are often fixed with sharp broken glass to prevent easy scaling.

Though, as always, little late but Sindh gov. finally has moved and according to GEO TV “SHOs of 12 police stations have immediately been suspended here on Tuesday after the police failed in controlling the tense situation continuing in the city for the last three days”. Dont know if this is done as per competency or political affiliation but all we can do is hope . . .  read more

Image courtesy : Tariq Khanani

Breaking News

News tickers at different channels have started appearing that pillion riding has been banned in Karachi. Also, public and private school and colleges will also remain closed.

Just after the attacks in Mumbai Indian leadership started (their media jumping 10 steps ahead) pointing fingers at us, specifically Karachi. In his TV address their top man warned of consequences if appropriate measures not taken (”there would be a cost if suitable measures are not taken“). I take his words very seriously since I trust Indian leadership more than my own, when it comes to words. Though majority sees the current situation in city in an ethnic context, is there anyone who is willing to give a thought to an outside plan? Yes, I know its way too early so that’s why it’s a question. Any media report etc. especially if anyone was caught by police for interrogation? Are they starting the ignition and our people following innocently/deliberately?

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In the last few days, there had been reports of Pakhtuns being targetted in various parts of the city. Needless to say ethnic violence had to follow as seen last night. MQM cites Talibanisation as reason enough to evict Pakhtuns from Karachi. However, a sudden realization of the threat the Pakhtun community poses is suspicious.

Karachi is the trade hub of the country, and as any economist will tell you, when an urban centre is developed without enough attention to rural or even semi urban areas, rural-urban migration is only natural. Karachi thus attracts a number of migrants from not only the N.W.F.P, but all over the country. This migrant population then assimilates into the workforce and over the years has become an integral economic force in the city.

The Pakhtuns too have become an indispensable part of Karachi. Not only do they control most of the public transportation system, but a majority of cobblers, tea hotel owners, construction labourers happen to be Pakhtuns. Read more